Meaning
The verb dislodge means to force something or someone out of a place where they are firmly fixed or settled. It can describe both physical movement (removing an object stuck in a position) and figurative situations (forcing someone out of power or position).
Grammar and Usage
- Part of speech: Verb
- Verb type: Transitive (requires an object)
Typical structures
- dislodge something from somewhere
- dislodge someone from power/position
Common Phrases
- dislodge a stone – to remove a stone from its place
- dislodge an opponent – to push or force an opponent out
- dislodge from power – to remove someone from authority
- dislodge debris – to remove or clear away unwanted material
Collocations
- dislodge a tooth/object
- dislodge from position/place
- dislodge dirt/debris
- dislodge enemy troops
- dislodge from office/power
Examples
- The rescue team worked hard to dislodge the boulder blocking the road.
- He tried to dislodge the piece of food stuck in his throat.
- The rebels managed to dislodge the government from power.
- She used a stick to dislodge the ball from under the couch.
- Strong winds dislodged several tiles from the roof.
- The army attempted to dislodge the enemy from their defensive position.
- Rainwater helped to dislodge dirt and leaves from the gutter.
- The dentist had to dislodge the loose tooth carefully.
- Efforts to dislodge corruption from the system proved difficult.
- Protesters tried to dislodge the statue from its pedestal.
Synonyms or Related
- remove
- displace
- knock out
- shift
- force out
- eject
- extricate